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PBPC Members Respond to COVID-19
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, PBPC member companies are still working toward a sustainable future.
Our members have shifted operations, donated products, committed financial resources, and taken other steps in response to COVID-19.
This post will be updated regularly with new stories of how our members are serving their community, caring for their employees, and thanking those working on the front lines.
Accel Lifestyle
• Shifted Production to Make Masks
Amy’s Kitchen
• Implemented Social Distancing and Increased PPE Use in Facilities
• Providing Full Pay without Work for At-Risk Workers
• Increased Production to Meet Demand
• Providing Free Meals for First Responders and Healthcare Workers in Northern California
• Provided 150,000+ Meals to Local Food Banks and Organizations
• Donated Face Masks to Local Healthcare Systems
Archer Daniels Midland
• Committed $1 Million to Aid in COVID-19 Response
• Allowing Colleagues with Specialized Medical Certifications and Training to Take Temporary Paid Leave to Assist Local Health Agencies
• Donated Food and Supplies to Northeast Community Fund in Decatur, IL
BRC Global Standards
• Prepared Guidance for Audits, Compliance, and Training during COVID-19
Cargill
• Committing $35 Million to COVID-19 Relief Efforts
Denny’s
• Waived Delivery Fees and Introduced New Curbside Options
• Delivered Thousands of Meals to Healthcare Providers and First Responders
• Set up Locations to Serve Truckers as Quickly and Safely as Possible
Georgia-Pacific
• Georgia-Pacific and Georgia Tech Team up to Create Over 5,000 Face Shields
• Increased Production of Toilet Paper and Household Products
• Donated School Supplies to Kids Now Learning from Home
Ingredion
• Implemented Workplace Safety Measures
• Contributed $50,000 to the Global FoodBanking Network (GFN)
Novamont North America
• Donated 1,000 compostable bags to Bridgeport Rescue Mission
Roquette
• Donated to Local Food Bank in Geneva, Illinois
• Pushing Back Against the COVID-19 Pandemic
Stonyfield
• Suspending All Business Travel
• Implementing Work from Home Where Possible
• Minimizing and Closely Vetting Visitors to Plants
• Donated Products to Schools and Nonprofit Organizations
• Delivered Products to Area Hospitals and Essential Services
Sweetgreen
• Launched Impact Outpost, a Program to Deliver Free Sweetgreen to Hospital Workers and Medical Personnel
• Created the Impact Outpost Fund, in Partnership with World Central Kitchen, with a Goal of Donating over 100,000 Meals
• Transitioned to Digital-Only Experience
Veggie Grill
• Feeding Healthcare Workers
Virent
• Donated Lab Masks to Local Organizations
White Castle
• Providing Free Meals to Healthcare Workers